Research Question: How does bullying affect students' desire to participate in school? Author: Lauren Zeffer
A study was done on students in East London secondary schools to research how social support systems serve as a buffer to prevent the consequences of bullying. The students used for the study were from East London schools from three boroughs, all with multiethnic backgrounds. The research showed that adolescents who experienced bullying were more likely to fall short of the average achievement standards for their grade. Depression was more likely to be exhibited by bullied boys than bullied girls and boys showed more depressive symptoms when compared to students who were not bullied. Bullied adolescents who had a support system made up of friends and family were more likely to perform well in their academics compared to those without social support. When looking at the study in more detail, there was evidence that support from friends alone was not enough to protect a child from depression and other mental health difficulties that are caused as a result of bullying.
It is clear that bully has an effect on students’ academic performance in the classroom. Students who do not have peers or family members to talk to about their issues are more likely to suffer from depression. This explains why students may not perform as well on exams because they are preoccupied with the sadness and anxiety that bullying has caused them. Bullying is not just an issue in East London. It can be seen around the world, especially in the United States where it has become a growing topic among school systems. It is recommended that schools become involved in bullying prevention and be aware of what is going on in and outside of the classroom. This can be used in all schools, including those in the state of Rhode Island. As bullying has become more apparent, teachers should be aware of their students’ behavior to prevent bullying from happening. Serving as a supporter for a student who is bullied may help to reduce the likelihood of that child developing depressive symptoms and becoming aloof in the classroom.
Rothon, C., Head, J., Klineberg, E., & Stansfeld, S. (2011). Can social support protect bullied adolescents from adverse outcomes? A prospective study on the effects of bullying on the educational achievement and mental health of adolescents at secondary schools in East London. Journal of Adolescence,34(3), 579-588. Retrieved November 23, 2015, from http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0140197110000898
During the fall of 2007, nine hundred thirty-one students from two Pennsylvania schools participated in a survey to view students’ experiences with different forms of bullying, including traditional bullying and cyberbullying. The students were in grades 6 through 12 and were from rural communities where 95% of the student body was comprised of white students. The study was done in order to examine the effects of bullying on academic performance, physical health, and psychological health. Included in the study were measures of school attendance, academic performance, physical well-being, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. The results from the survey showed that those who were the victims of bullying typically had the lowest scores for the measurements taken on physical health, psychological health, and academic performance. They often experienced higher anxiety and depression compared to bullies and those unaffected by bullying. This results in victims being absent from school more often and receiving lower test scores.
From experience, students between the ages 11 and 18 are concerned about what other students think of them. Bullying can have severe effects on students who look for acceptance from their peers. When they are bullied, they fear seeing bullies in school and often have anxiety attacks when they are forced to go to school by their parents. This study supports the idea that students who are bullied are distracted during the school day by those who may be picking on them. This can cause the student to worry about what might happen after the school bell rings. He or she may not pay attention during the lesson and may leave the classroom more often. In order to help and support those who are bullied in schools, Rhode Island school districts could look into implementing anti-bullying workshops throughout their school. Teachers and faculty should form professional yet close relationships with their students in order to promote a safe classroom and to serve as mentors to those who need support.
Kowalski, R., & Limber, S. (2013). Psychological, Physical, and Academic Correlates of Cyberbullying and Traditional Bullying. Journal of Adolescent Health,53(1), S13-S20. doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2012.09.018
Bullying causes a variety of physical, mental, and social effects on students. Males are more often involved with physical bullying including punching, pushing, kicking, and hitting. The physical injuries are often healed within a few days to a few weeks, but the emotional effects can last much longer. Those who are physically bullied can suffer from embarrassment and anxiety, causing him or her to fear being abused again. This anxiety can last for months or years and can lead one to go into depression. Self-confidence and pride is often lost when one is bullied. Sometimes the victim feels alone and helpless during a bully encounter. The harassment may lead to the victim shutting out his or her peers, participating less often in class, and isolating him or herself from others. Students who are bullied do not perform to their best ability in their academics. Their safety and well-being becomes their first priority over their grades. As their grades drop and they become more isolated from the world around them, students may slip into deep depression.
The effects of bullying can last anywhere from days to years. It is important for parents and teachers to be aware of what their children are doing in and out of the classroom. Students who isolate themselves may not feel confident enough to stand up for themselves because they do not know how to address the situation. School districts, like those in Rhode Island, could offer anti-bullying workshops and programs to teach students how to deal with bullies. These programs could also provide students with advice for what to do when they see one of their peers being bullied. Anti-bullying prevention workshops may not rid bullying from schools completely, but they can provide students with the confidence they need to stand up for themselves and for others.
Bullying can have a number of different effects on children and teens. Socially, they become disconnected from their peers and it becomes harder for them to get up to go to class. Students tend to have fewer close friendships and often display high levels of emotion. Depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem are associated with bullying. Sometimes this depression and anxiety leads to a higher risk of substance abuse. Although bullying has major effects on the victim, it also impacts the school as a whole. If the situations are not handled professionally and effectively, the school may develop a fearful and disrespectful environment. Teachers and faculty who do not take bullying cases seriously may cause students to think that they are unable to control the situation. If the bullying occurs in the classroom, it becomes a disruption to the other students’ education. Some students may feel unsafe at school and therefore dislike attending their classes.
Bullying does not just impact the student who is getting bullied. The rest of the students in the class are also affected and can therefore suffer from the consequences as well. When the administrators of a school ignore the incidents that occur throughout their building, they are hurting a number of students. It is important for all faculty members to be efficient and effective in dealing with bullying so that all students have a fair chance at enhancing their education. With the constant fear of being picked on, students are less likely to focus on their studies. Teachers in Rhode Island and other states should take bullying cases seriously so that the most appropriate actions can be taken in order to assess the problem. When teachers and other school officials take bullying seriously, they have the power to create a safer environment for all students.
Bullying can have devastating effects on those who become victims. It is a rising topic in the United States and there have been about 37 Michigan state laws implemented against bullying. If the bullying becomes severe, some cases may be taken to court where they can see damages in the millions of dollars. Bullying is not just name calling and pushing. There are different forms of bullying that are considered illegal actions including sexual harassment and racial discrimination. These forms of bullying can have harsh impacts on victims and have the potential to emotionally scar them for life.
Many people do not think of sexual harassment and racial discrimination when they hear the word “bullying.” Most think of middle and high schoolers picking on other students of similar age. In reality, there are different degrees of severity for bullying. In schools, sexual harassment and racial discrimination are taken very seriously. Rhode Island schools could host programs that inform students of the different categories of bullying. Some students may not realize that what they are doing to another student is considered bullying. It is vital that students are informed of what is considered bullying, even the most mild forms. If students are more educated on the different types of bullying, they may become more aware of the consequences of their actions.
Author: Lauren Zeffer
A study was done on students in East London secondary schools to research how social support systems serve as a buffer to prevent the consequences of bullying. The students used for the study were from East London schools from three boroughs, all with multiethnic backgrounds. The research showed that adolescents who experienced bullying were more likely to fall short of the average achievement standards for their grade. Depression was more likely to be exhibited by bullied boys than bullied girls and boys showed more depressive symptoms when compared to students who were not bullied. Bullied adolescents who had a support system made up of friends and family were more likely to perform well in their academics compared to those without social support. When looking at the study in more detail, there was evidence that support from friends alone was not enough to protect a child from depression and other mental health difficulties that are caused as a result of bullying.
It is clear that bully has an effect on students’ academic performance in the classroom. Students who do not have peers or family members to talk to about their issues are more likely to suffer from depression. This explains why students may not perform as well on exams because they are preoccupied with the sadness and anxiety that bullying has caused them. Bullying is not just an issue in East London. It can be seen around the world, especially in the United States where it has become a growing topic among school systems. It is recommended that schools become involved in bullying prevention and be aware of what is going on in and outside of the classroom. This can be used in all schools, including those in the state of Rhode Island. As bullying has become more apparent, teachers should be aware of their students’ behavior to prevent bullying from happening. Serving as a supporter for a student who is bullied may help to reduce the likelihood of that child developing depressive symptoms and becoming aloof in the classroom.
Rothon, C., Head, J., Klineberg, E., & Stansfeld, S. (2011). Can social support protect bullied adolescents from adverse outcomes? A prospective study on the effects of bullying on the educational achievement and mental health of adolescents at secondary schools in East London. Journal of Adolescence, 34(3), 579-588. Retrieved November 23, 2015, from http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0140197110000898
During the fall of 2007, nine hundred thirty-one students from two Pennsylvania schools participated in a survey to view students’ experiences with different forms of bullying, including traditional bullying and cyberbullying. The students were in grades 6 through 12 and were from rural communities where 95% of the student body was comprised of white students. The study was done in order to examine the effects of bullying on academic performance, physical health, and psychological health. Included in the study were measures of school attendance, academic performance, physical well-being, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. The results from the survey showed that those who were the victims of bullying typically had the lowest scores for the measurements taken on physical health, psychological health, and academic performance. They often experienced higher anxiety and depression compared to bullies and those unaffected by bullying. This results in victims being absent from school more often and receiving lower test scores.
From experience, students between the ages 11 and 18 are concerned about what other students think of them. Bullying can have severe effects on students who look for acceptance from their peers. When they are bullied, they fear seeing bullies in school and often have anxiety attacks when they are forced to go to school by their parents. This study supports the idea that students who are bullied are distracted during the school day by those who may be picking on them. This can cause the student to worry about what might happen after the school bell rings. He or she may not pay attention during the lesson and may leave the classroom more often. In order to help and support those who are bullied in schools, Rhode Island school districts could look into implementing anti-bullying workshops throughout their school. Teachers and faculty should form professional yet close relationships with their students in order to promote a safe classroom and to serve as mentors to those who need support.
Kowalski, R., & Limber, S. (2013). Psychological, Physical, and Academic Correlates of Cyberbullying and Traditional Bullying. Journal of Adolescent Health, 53(1), S13-S20. doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2012.09.018
Bullying causes a variety of physical, mental, and social effects on students. Males are more often involved with physical bullying including punching, pushing, kicking, and hitting. The physical injuries are often healed within a few days to a few weeks, but the emotional effects can last much longer. Those who are physically bullied can suffer from embarrassment and anxiety, causing him or her to fear being abused again. This anxiety can last for months or years and can lead one to go into depression. Self-confidence and pride is often lost when one is bullied. Sometimes the victim feels alone and helpless during a bully encounter. The harassment may lead to the victim shutting out his or her peers, participating less often in class, and isolating him or herself from others. Students who are bullied do not perform to their best ability in their academics. Their safety and well-being becomes their first priority over their grades. As their grades drop and they become more isolated from the world around them, students may slip into deep depression.
The effects of bullying can last anywhere from days to years. It is important for parents and teachers to be aware of what their children are doing in and out of the classroom. Students who isolate themselves may not feel confident enough to stand up for themselves because they do not know how to address the situation. School districts, like those in Rhode Island, could offer anti-bullying workshops and programs to teach students how to deal with bullies. These programs could also provide students with advice for what to do when they see one of their peers being bullied. Anti-bullying prevention workshops may not rid bullying from schools completely, but they can provide students with the confidence they need to stand up for themselves and for others.
Effects of Bullying in School. (2014, August 26). Retrieved November 25, 2015, from http://nobullying.com/effects-of-bullying-in-school/
Bullying can have a number of different effects on children and teens. Socially, they become disconnected from their peers and it becomes harder for them to get up to go to class. Students tend to have fewer close friendships and often display high levels of emotion. Depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem are associated with bullying. Sometimes this depression and anxiety leads to a higher risk of substance abuse. Although bullying has major effects on the victim, it also impacts the school as a whole. If the situations are not handled professionally and effectively, the school may develop a fearful and disrespectful environment. Teachers and faculty who do not take bullying cases seriously may cause students to think that they are unable to control the situation. If the bullying occurs in the classroom, it becomes a disruption to the other students’ education. Some students may feel unsafe at school and therefore dislike attending their classes.
Bullying does not just impact the student who is getting bullied. The rest of the students in the class are also affected and can therefore suffer from the consequences as well. When the administrators of a school ignore the incidents that occur throughout their building, they are hurting a number of students. It is important for all faculty members to be efficient and effective in dealing with bullying so that all students have a fair chance at enhancing their education. With the constant fear of being picked on, students are less likely to focus on their studies. Teachers in Rhode Island and other states should take bullying cases seriously so that the most appropriate actions can be taken in order to assess the problem. When teachers and other school officials take bullying seriously, they have the power to create a safer environment for all students.
The Impact of Bullying. (2013, November 28). Retrieved November 24, 2015, from http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/bullystoppers/Pages/impact.aspx
Bullying can have devastating effects on those who become victims. It is a rising topic in the United States and there have been about 37 Michigan state laws implemented against bullying. If the bullying becomes severe, some cases may be taken to court where they can see damages in the millions of dollars. Bullying is not just name calling and pushing. There are different forms of bullying that are considered illegal actions including sexual harassment and racial discrimination. These forms of bullying can have harsh impacts on victims and have the potential to emotionally scar them for life.
Many people do not think of sexual harassment and racial discrimination when they hear the word “bullying.” Most think of middle and high schoolers picking on other students of similar age. In reality, there are different degrees of severity for bullying. In schools, sexual harassment and racial discrimination are taken very seriously. Rhode Island schools could host programs that inform students of the different categories of bullying. Some students may not realize that what they are doing to another student is considered bullying. It is vital that students are informed of what is considered bullying, even the most mild forms. If students are more educated on the different types of bullying, they may become more aware of the consequences of their actions.
Michigan Association of School Administrators. (2014). Retrieved November 24, 2015, from http://www.gomasa.org/news/what-effect-does-bullying-have-students-and-schools